TypeScript Can Now Compile Native Apps

📰 Medium · JavaScript

TypeScript can now compile native apps without Electron, WebView, or runtime, enabling faster and more efficient application development

advanced Published 9 May 2026

Action Steps

Install Perry, a new compiler that enables TypeScript to compile native binaries
Configure Perry to work with your existing TypeScript project
Build a native app using Perry and TypeScript
Test the native app on your target platform
Compare the performance of the native app with a traditional Electron or WebView-based app

Who Needs to Know This

Developers and software engineers can benefit from this new capability, allowing them to create native apps with TypeScript and improving overall application performance

Key Insight

💡 Perry enables TypeScript to compile native binaries, making it possible to create fast and efficient native apps